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In His Latest Role, Johnny Depp Tries His Hand at Art, With a Big Show of Stuff in New York

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The immersive exhibition brings together artworks the actor has created over the decades. The post In His Latest Role, Johnny Depp Tries His Hand at Art, With a Big Show of Stuff in New York appeared first on Artnet News.

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‘Indefensible’: fossil fuel extraction at Unesco sites set to rise by more than 70% in coming decades, says report

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A study by Leave it in the Ground Initiative (LINGO) research group states that fossil fuel activities within Unesco sites across the world are due to produce 11.

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An open letter from the National Museum Directors' Council: 'These attacks have to stop'

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The leaders of the UK's national collections and major regional museums highlight the "enormous stress for colleagues at every level of an organisation" and "visitors who now no longer feel safe" following series of protester attacks on museum works

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Furious with new Mass. gun laws, opponents take fight to court and the public

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The new measures may survive challenges in state court, legal specialists say, but lawsuits could open the door to rollbacks of assault weapons bans nationally before the U.S. Supreme Court. The new measures may survive challenges in state court, legal specialists say, but lawsuits could open the door to rollbacks of assault weapons bans nationally before the U.S.

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What is Modernism? A Guide to Art, Literature, and Design

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Modernism has permeated almost every aspect of our daily lives, from the architecture of our buildings to the visual designs we admire and the furniture we use. This pivotal movement influenced art, design, literature, and philosophy, leading to an immense cultural transformation worldwide. But what exactly is Modernism, and why and how has it impacted the world as we know it today?

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Valuation: The Pillar of Corporate Restructuring

DailyDAC

Bankruptcy valuation of a debtor plays an integral part in bankruptcy, from debtor-in-possession financing, confirmation and how much creditors are paid. The post Valuation: The Pillar of Corporate Restructuring appeared first on DailyDAC.

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This 18th-Century Painting Could Rewrite Black History in Britain

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New research brings to light the life of James Cumberlidge, a servant who became a trumpeter for King George III. The post This 18th-Century Painting Could Rewrite Black History in Britain appeared first on Artnet News.

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Caring Transitions Assists with Hurricane Relief Efforts

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The cargo van loaded with supplies heading to North Carolina. While the residents of Florida are bracing for another hurricane, those in western North Carolina are still facing power outages, food and gas shortages, and damaged roads. Many are trapped in unreachable areas, and getting food, clothing, and supplies to those stranded has been challenging.

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Miniature George III silver and oak ‘jolly boat’, after 50 years off the market, surfaces at Doyle October 16

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NEW YORK — A presentation ship model, made to commemorate what Nelson called his ‘hardest fought battle’, will be offered at Doyle New York on Wednesday, October 16. The miniature George III silver, plated, and oak wood jolly boat, last sold by a London dealer more than half a century ago, appears with an estimate […] The post Miniature George III silver and oak ‘jolly boat’, after 50 years off the market, surfaces at Doyle October 16 appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Dalí’s Rare Watercolors Resurface in an Immersive Show—Save for One Long-Lost Piece

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Five watercolors were created for a notorious opera, but one never made it to the museum where the others reside. The post Dalí’s Rare Watercolors Resurface in an Immersive Show—Save for One Long-Lost Piece appeared first on Artnet News.

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Paula Rego paintings replace royal portrait at No.10 Downing Street

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In a major re-hang, scenes from Rego’s mural Crivelli’s Garden have appeared in place of portraits of Queen Elizabeth I and Sir Walter Raleigh

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Once a bridge to a bachelor's, Mass. community colleges have become career training centers

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The students who are returning to community college classrooms today are less interested in earning a bachelor’s degree than years past. The students who are returning to community college classrooms today are less interested in earning a bachelor’s degree than years past.

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The Salvation Army: Serving Families and Collectors

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In the vintage community, the range of interests seems nearly endless. Thrifters and pickers sometimes share good locations or videos of their “hauls,” and many collectors have formed clubs and meet-up groups to foster connections between collectors. One of the most well-known places to source vintage items or other collectibles is The Salvation Army.

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Scottish paintings deaccessed from Paisley Art Institute achieve almost $1.5M at Lyon & Turnbull

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EDINBURGH, UK – A selection of 96 paintings from the collection of the Paisley Art Institute in Paisley, Scotland sold for a hammer total of £1.1 million ($1.475 million) at Lyon & Turnbull on the evening of September 26. Full results can be seen at LiveAuctioneers. Just under a quarter of the institute’s historical holdings […] The post Scottish paintings deaccessed from Paisley Art Institute achieve almost $1.5M at Lyon & Turnbull appeared first on Auction Central News.

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Frieze London 2024: A Fair Haunted by What’s Missing

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As the art market tightens, the fair grapples with absent galleries, cautious buyers, and a shifting identity. The post Frieze London 2024: A Fair Haunted by What’s Missing appeared first on Artnet News.

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Nazi-looted Monet returned to heirs after the FBI traces it to New Orleans

The Art Newspaper

Missing for more than 80 years, the 1865 pastel will be handed over in a ceremony today after the couple who bought it relinquished it voluntarily

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Teen competitors preview the 4-H goat shows at the Topsfield Fair

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The Topsfield Fair wraps up this weekend, and there are there are plenty of agricultural competitions packed into the last few days. Two high school-age competitors and an event organizer join WBUR's Morning Edition to talk about the goat competitions. The Topsfield Fair wraps up this weekend, and there are there are plenty of agricultural competitions packed into the last few days.

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Social Security COLA Hike Drops To 2.5% In 2025

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Social Security beneficiaries will get a 2.5% raise in 2025, the Social Security Administration announced today.

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Collecting Antique Maps: Navigating the Cartographic Treasures of the Past

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Journeying through history with a captivating fusion of art and geography, antique maps are not only fascinating geographical documents offering a vision of world’s gone by, but also artistic treasures in their own right. Once considered prized pieces of art, cartography today holds a more functional and utilitarian place in society. But, the beguiling legacy of hand-drawn and engraved antique maps with their blend of art and science still hold a fascination for many looking to step back to a ti

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Art Bites: The Met’s Record-Setting Price for a Very Small Painting

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"All our greatest pictures," said a curator, "are small pictures." The post Art Bites: The Met’s Record-Setting Price for a Very Small Painting appeared first on Artnet News.

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Restoration begins on rare Ludovico Mazzolino painting at the National Gallery of Ireland

The Art Newspaper

The Italian Renaissance master’s few remaining large paintings are a conservation headache, but the museum hopes to show its Crossing of the Red Sea for the first time next year

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Visual artist Maria Servellón creates with a little magic and a lot of herself

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The 34-year-old writes, produces and directs her own films. Her calling card is dreamlike, emotional authenticity. The 34-year-old writes, produces and directs her own films. Her calling card is dreamlike, emotional authenticity.

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Ruby Lane

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

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Auction Prices Realized, October 2024

Maine Antique Digest

Here are a few notable prices of antiques sold recently at auction, as provided by press releases. All prices include the buyer’s premium when charged. We’re always looking for news of prices realized at auctions, particularly unusual or top lots. Send pictures, complete descriptions, and information to A.P.R.

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Six-Year-Old Painting Prodigy Elaine Fan is Making Her Mark in the Big Apple

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6-year-old Fan was the subject of her first solo in New York City at the China Institute. The post Six-Year-Old Painting Prodigy Elaine Fan is Making Her Mark in the Big Apple appeared first on Artnet News.

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Indonesia's national museum reopens after devastating fire

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Exhibition of 2,500 repatriated objects, including the "Lombok treasure", inaugurates the newly refurbished space

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Massachusetts volunteer helping provide hot meals in devestated areas of North Carolina

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" A lot of people didn't have very much, they lost everything. So that was.heartbreaking to see." " A lot of people didn't have very much, they lost everything. So that was.heartbreaking to see.

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Books: Edifice Rex

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Rosario Candela and the New York Apartment: 1927–1937 by David Netto The post Books: Edifice Rex appeared first on The Magazine Antiques. Books: Edifice Rex was first posted on October 11, 2024 at 8:00 am. ©2021 " The Magazine Antiques " Use of this feed is for personal non-commercial use only. If you are not reading this article in your feed reader, then the site is guilty of copyright infringement.

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A Big Sale with Some Big Prices

Maine Antique Digest

Nye & Company Auctioneers, Bloomfield, New Jersey Photos courtesy Nye & Company Auctioneers There seemed to be more three-day Americana sales in the fall of 2024 than ever before.

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Huge! A Colossal Statue of Ancient Greece That Lives on in Legend

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Long destroyed, the Colossus of Rhodes was a World Wonder that survives in the cultural imagination The post Huge! A Colossal Statue of Ancient Greece That Lives on in Legend appeared first on Artnet News.

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'An inspiration to all of our artists from Africa': Esther Mahlangu enjoys double exposure at 1-54 and Serpentine

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The 88-year-old South African artist is the subject of a solo stand with The Melrose Gallery at the Somerset House fair, while a site-specific mural goes on show outside the Serpentine North

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Filmmaker Mushen Kieta wants to open doors for the next generation

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The 34-year-old mentors teens at Artists For Humanity and also has a production company, Wunderus. His vision is to create a community of local talent in the film industry and a gateway for younger generations who are still navigating the field. The 34-year-old mentors teens at Artists For Humanity and also has a production company, Wunderus. His vision is to create a community of local talent in the film industry and a gateway for younger generations who are still navigating the field.

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Gurley Antiques

The Journal of Antiques and Collectibles

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Collections Assistant – Geology

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Denver Museum of Nature and Science [link] The Denver Museum of Nature & Science seeks a Collections Assistant in the Department of Integrative Collections to help support the Earth Sciences collections.

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Rembrandt and His Pupil Go Head-to-Head in a Major Vienna Museum Show

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It's the first close look at the Dutch master and his relationship with his pupil and competitor Samuel van Hoogstraten. The post Rembrandt and His Pupil Go Head-to-Head in a Major Vienna Museum Show appeared first on Artnet News.

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From the top down: UK art world figures call for government support to decarbonise sector

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Experts at galleries, charities and more are hoping that the chancellor Rachel Reeves will announce measures that assist cultural institutions in reducing their carbon footprint

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Two MIT economists share economics sciences Nobel

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Two Massachusetts Institute of Technology professors have become the institution's latest Nobel laureates. New laureate Simon Johnson, a professor of entrepreneurship at MIT, joined Lynn Jolicoeur on WBUR's All Things Considered to discuss the award and the research that led to it. Two Massachusetts Institute of Technology professors have become the institution's latest Nobel laureates.